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Offensive
əˈfɛn(t)sɪv
Offensive definitions
adjective
offensive
- causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed
"the allegations made are deeply offensive to us"
insulting rude derogatory disrespectful hurtful wounding abusive objectionable displeasing annoying exasperating irritating vexing galling provocative provoking humiliating impertinent impudent insolent personal discourteous uncivil impolite unmannerly unacceptable shocking scandalous outrageous- (of a sight or smell) disgusting; repulsive
"an offensive odour"
- actively aggressive; attacking
"offensive operations against the insurgents"
hostile attacking aggressive invading incursive combative threatening martial warlike belligerent bellicose antagonistic on the attack- (of a weapon) meant for use in attack
"he is also accused of possessing an offensive weapon"
- relating to the team in possession of the ball or puck in a game
"Shell was an outstanding offensive tackle during his 15 years with the Raiders"
noun
offensive
offensives
- an attacking military campaign
"an impending military offensive against the guerrillas"
attack assault onslaught drive invasion push thrust charge sortie sally foray raid offence act of war act of aggression incursion blitz campaign- an organized and forceful campaign to achieve something, typically a political or social end
"the need to launch an offensive against crime"